The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-10

and become the great hero of the war. Had
he not fallen at charlottesville, Mr.. Davis
says the Federal army of the Potomac
would have disappeared into history under
circumstances far different from those
which marked its dissolution two years
later. He says of A. P. Hill that no tluer,
more devoted, self-sacriicing soldier ever
| lived.
GARRETT's FRIENDSHIP.
Mr.. Davis aud his family are warm in
their praise of the late John w. Garrett,
and confirmed Mr.. CARROTS statement made
before his death of how he secured Mr..
Davis release from imprisonment at
Fortress Monroe, which is as follows: Mr.
Garrett stated that on the occasion Mr.. Rus
sell, distinguished lawyer of Wheeling, w.
va, who had been in the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company's employment,
and who had been a delegate to the
Charleston Democratic National Convention,
came to his Office at Camden Station and
sent in his card. At that time he was en-
gagged with large delegation, which kept
MIR. Russell waiting for an hour and half
In time he went out to meet Mr.. Russell,
who introduced him to a lady heavily
veiled, who proved to be Mrs. Jefferson
Davis Mr. Garrett apologized for keeping
the party so long waiting and said if he had
known that a lady was present he would
have been more prompt.
Mrs. Davis told Mr.. Garrett that she had
just arrived from Fortress Monroe, where
her husband was closely confined in the
easement and that unless he was released
he would die. She said she was informed
that Mr.. Garrett had great influence with
Secretary Stanton, and she wished him to
see him for her She desired Mr.. Garrett to
go to Washington with her, but Mr.. Gar
lett replied; "No, you had better remain
here until 1 go first"
M'CULLoCH's AID.
She promised to do as requested. and re-
mained with the late J. S. Cuttings. Mrs.
Davis, in her interview with Mr.. Garrett,
laid before him all the difficulties she had to
contend with to secure her husbands re-
lease. Among other things she said Mr..
McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury, on
his way from Fortress Monroe, had said
that Mr. Garrett could count on him to aid
him in his efforts to obtain Mr.. Davis re-
lease. Mr.. Garrett started for Washington
Immediately, and upon his arrival there
| called upon Mr. McCulloch, and after
stating tine nature of his business told him
that he intended to see Secretary Stanton
| about obtaining Mr.. Davis release. Secre-
tary McCulloch was thunderstruck with
amazement, and said it was preposterous to
think of doing anything with Secretary
stanton. MI. UOll secretary NC
Culloch what Mrs. Davis had said about
his proffered aid, which he attempted to
deny or evade. Finally it was agreed that
they should go over and lay the subject be-
fore Attorney General Stansbrery
GIVEN ENCOURAGEMENT
Upon their arrival at his Office Secretary
McCullOch was about to introduce Mr.
Garrett to Mr. Stansberry, but the latter
c%o him, Inv +Iof ha
Mr. Garrett very well, as they had met be-
fore. Mr.. McCulloch then narrated the
nature of their business, to which Mr. Stans
berry replied that he had seen stranger
things than that done, and could see now no
objection to the plan proposed. After talk
ing the matter over Mr. Garrett, contrary
to the advice of his associates, said he would
go and see Secretary Stanton, who was at
home sick, and, it was said, could not
be seen by any one. He told the two
gentlemen to wait for his return,
as he intended to see Mr.. Stanton
who they said would be furious at the men-
tion of Mr. Davis name Mr. Garrett
drove to Mr.. Stanton's house, sent up his
card and was admitted. He found the War
Secretary lying on a lounge too i'll TO raise
up to greet him. Mr.. Garrett stated his
business, when Mr.. Stanton grew furious
He told Mr.. Stanton that two of the Cabinet
officers were willing for the release of Mr..
Davis upon his executing a sufficient bond,
and that President johnson was waiting to
receive the order from his War Secretary
before executing it. Mr. Garrett pleaded
for Mr. Davis, whom he regarded as
a dying man. and stated that the country
would applaud his act.
STANTON GIVES IN.
Finally Mr.. Stanton agreed that he would
not raise any objections if the Attorney
General arranged for the release of Mr.
Davis. Mr.. Garrett went back to his asso-
cateS, who were aStonished at his success.
The preliminaries were arranged, he offered
bail, and the character of the bondsmen
came up for discussion. Mr.. Garrett pro-
posed Horace Greeley, who Mr.. StansberTy
agreed to accept with the others. Finally
Mr.. Stansberry said that Charles O'Conor,
Mr.. Davis counsel, would have to
come to Washington TO arrange the
terms of the ex-President's release
Mr.. Stansberry said he would not
make any advances to Mr.. O'Conor, as he
had published some very Objectionable ar
ticles about the release of Mr.. Davis, and
had taken very high constitutional grounds
upon the subject. Mr.. Garrett returned to
Baltimore and reported TO Mrs. Davis the
result of his trip, which gave her great sat
isfaction 1t was agreed that she should
get Mr. OConor TO come to Mr.. CARROTS
house on the following night, which she ac-
complished Prescott Smith, who was a
favorite with Mr.. Greeley, was sent after
him and he came TO Baltimore on the
same night when the whole matter was
arranged Mr.. Davis was taken from
Fortress Monroe to Richmond, and by the
efforts of Nj Garrett was quartered at a
hotel until the preliminaries for his dis
charge were arranged i'm the United Suites
Circuit Court Mr.. Davis says he has no
desire to enter public life, but is deeply
solicitous for the welfare aud prosperity of
the whole country, and says
the only disturbing element to
he disceIned now are the efforts Of the ex-
tremists of the North to keep alive for po-
litical purposes the animosities and hatreds
of the past. Ho says he thinks the time has
come when reason should be substituted for
passion, and when the men who have fought
i'm support of their convictions shall be able
and willing TO do justice TO each other.
Cleveland on Yacht.
WASHINGTON, July 9-The President
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